Braves disappointed after offensive tweets from Sean Newcomb surface

Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb didn’t have much time to celebrate the best start of his career Sunday. While Newcomb was attempting to complete a no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers, some offensive tweets he made in 2011 and 2012 surfaced.

In at least seven tweets, Newcomb used a homophobic slur. One of Newcomb’s tweets contains a song lyric that has a racially offensive term in it. We’ve linked to the tweets above, but be advised that the language used in those tweets is offensive.

The Braves released a statement after the game saying they find the tweets “hurtful and incredibly disappointing.” They added they would work with Newcomb to mend the “wounds created in our community.”

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 29: The SunTrust Park scoreboard is shown as Sean Newcomb #15 of the Atlanta Braves was one strike away from a no-hitter in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. Newcomb's no-hitter ended on a single by Chris Taylor #3 of the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 29: Sean Newcomb #15 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after being removed from the game in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at SunTrust Park on July 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 29: Atlanta Braves Starting pitcher Sean Newcomb (15) leaves the game in the ninth inning during the MLB game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves on July 29, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta, GA. The Braves defeated the Dodgers 4-1. (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 29: Sean Newcomb #15 of the Atlanta Braves is congratulated by Ender Inciarte #11 as teammates line up to greet Newcomb after throwing a one-hit game through 8 2/3 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers at SunTrust Park on July 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 29: Sean Newcomb #15 of the Atlanta Braves is interviewed after the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at SunTrust Park on July 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)